James "Jim" R. Solinger
Sep 15, 2021
James R. Solinger, 79, of Massillon, passed away on September 15, 2021 after a brief illness. He was born on July 30, 1942 in Bolivar, Ohio to the late Thomas and Catherine (Zorger) Solinger. Jim proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1959-1962 during the Vietnam War Era. He had a very strong work ethic and...
Tom "Tommy" D. Knouff
Sep 15, 2021
Tom “Tommy” D. Knouff, age 69, of Massillon passed away on September 15, 2021 after his 21 year journey with C.L. Leukemia and Heart Disease has now ended. Tom never complained and led a very active life and never let his health define him. He was born in Canton on May 21, 1952 to the late John and Wilma...
Tom Angle
Sep 12, 2021
Thomas Angle, 74, passed away on September 12, 2021, following an extended illness. He was born in Massillon on January 24, 1947 to Alvin and Ruth (Champion) Angle. He was a 1965 graduate of Jackson High School. Tom loved all the Cleveland sports teams, bowling, golf, and dart leagues. He also loved to go camping. Tom also spent time...
Linda S. Delbrugge
Sep 12, 2021
Linda S. Delbrugge, age 74 of Navarre, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021. She was born on September 08, 1947 to the late, Alfred and Merita (Smoot) Gue. She worked on the production line for Nickels Bakery for 15 years until her retirement. Linda enjoyed playing cards and spending time with family and friends. She will forever be...
Rosalie A. Venet
Sep 11, 2021
Rosalie A. Venet, 96, passed away on September 11, 2021, following an extended illness. She was born in Johnstown, PA on June 10, 1925 to Salvatore and Catherine (Taormina) Serio. Rosalie was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church and Sigma Phi Sorority. She was dedicated to her family and friends. She enjoyed cooking and hosting dinners,...
Susan L. Swonger
Sep 11, 2021
Susan L. Swonger, 42, of Navarre, passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021. Susan was born on June 11, 1979, in Canton, the daughter of Richard and Sandy (Clark) Swonger. She was a 1998 graduate of Fairless High School. Susan was a huge NASCAR fan and a big fan of Denny Hamlin. She also loved listening to country music....
Michelle "Micki" Freeze - Yoder
Sep 10, 2021
Michelle “Micki” Anne Freeze-Yoder passed away unexpectedly on September 10, 2021. She was lovingly surrounded by her family. Michelle was born in Massillon, Ohio June 2, 1959, to Barbara J. (Lindsay) Harrold and Edgar “Skip” James Freeze. Micki was a beloved mother, wife, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She dedicated her entire life to helping others~Always putting others needs...
Charles "Sam" W. Sample Jr.
Sep 9, 2021
Charles “Sam” W. Sample Jr., age 78 passed away on September 9, 2021. He was born in Massillon on May 02, 1943, to the late Carolyn and Charles W. Sample Sr. He was a 1961 graduate of Massillon Washington High School. He married Linda Prine on July 16, 1966, and they shared 55 years together. He served his country...
Stephen "Steve" L. Girt
Sep 9, 2021
Stephen L. Girt, 75, of Navarre, passed away on September 9, 2021 with his family by his side. He was born on July 23, 1946 to the late Jesse and Elma (Fichter) Girt. Steve proudly served his country in the National Guard. He was self-employed for most of his life and the owner of Girt Trucking. Steve was the...
Mary Lou Valles
Sep 9, 2021
Mary Lou Valles, 79, of Massillon, passed away on September 9, 2021 at Aultman Compassionate Care facility in Canton. She was born on September 17, 1941 in Massillon to the late Edward and Betty Pushon. Mary was a longtime member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Massillon where she was a devote catholic her entire life. After graduating from...
Emery Lee Hall
Sep 8, 2021
Emery Lee Hall, daughter of Andrew and Michala Hall was still born on September 8, 2021 Emery is survived by her parents; grandparents, Kevin Hall, Jenni Hall and James and Michel Madison; great-grandparents, Jim and Carolyn Fuchs , Susan and Al Poindexter and Beverly Fawver; her aunts and uncles, Kimi, Alexis and Jessi Hall, Gabe and Nate Madison and...
David J. Wigginton
Sep 8, 2021
David J. Wigginton, age 85, of Canal Fulton, passed away on September 08, 2021. He was born in Canton on August 06, 1936 to the late John and Mildred (Wiandt) Wigginton. He was 1955 graduate of Massillon Washington High School. David married Judith M. Roesch on June 24, 1961, having celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. After his graduation from...
Ofelia G. Banez
Sep 8, 2021
On September 8, 2021, Ofelia Banez, MD, loving wife and mother of two children, passed away at the age of 85. She was born on April 28, 1936 in Manila, Philippines to Dr. Hipolito and Anita (Crisostomo) Gatchalian. Ofelia received her medical degree and graduated cum laude from University of Santo Tomas Medical School in Manila, Philippines in 1958....
Barbara L. Chapis
Sep 7, 2021
Barbara L. Chapis, age 79, passed peacefully on September 7, 2021. She was born on January 3, 1942, in Massillon, Ohio. She attended Saint Mary Grade School and graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1960. She immediately began work as a shorthand stenographer and secretary where she worked for many different companies, schools, and churches during her lifetime....
Demetra Y Brown
Sep 7, 2021
Demetra Y. Brown, age 52 of Canton, went home to be with the Lord on, Tuesday, September 07, 2021. She was born in Canton on October 31, 1968. She was a 1986 graduate of Timken High School. Demetra worked for the City of Canton Clerk of Courts for 13 years until she opened Dee Dee’s Little Darlings Childcare operating...
Randy Lee Harper
Sep 6, 2021
Randy Lee Harper, 55, peacefully went home to be with The Lord on Monday, September 6, 2021. He was born in Akron on June 21, 1966 to Carel and Joyce (Dunstin) Harper. Randy was a dedicated hard worker at Sugarcreek Shaving Animal Bedding, The Troyer’s loved and cared for Randy like he was family. He served as a deacon...
O'Neal Banks, Jr
Sep 6, 2021
O’Neal Banks Jr, 62, passed away unexpectedly, on September 6, 2021. He was born in Chicago, IL on March 6, 1959 to O’Neal and Thelma (Gray) Banks Sr . O’ Neal is survived by his daughters, O’Nealra and Cyeathia Mitchell; step daughters, La Donna , Tranetta, Nina and Terry Mitchell; 4 grandchildren, Travionte, Brent Jr, Savon and Riyon and...
Fredrick "Rick J. Indorf
Sep 6, 2021
Fredrick J. “Rick” Indorf, passed away unexpectedly while vacationing on September 6, 2021. He was born in Massillon on August 16, 1954. He was a mechanic and worked with his dad and brother at RAY’S AMOCO, their family business. Rick was an avid antique collector and picker with his son for many years. Their main focus was on vintage...
Dale E Cary
Sep 5, 2021
“Jesus under her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live.” Dale E. Cary, age 81 of Massillon, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 05, 2021. He was born on April 06, 1940, to the late Charles and Loretta Cary. He...
Daniel Joseph Bresaw
Sep 5, 2021
Daniel Joseph Bresaw, age 66, a resident of Massillon, OH was born June 13th 1955 in Providence, RI and passed away at 5am on September 5th at Mercy Medical Center in Canton, OH from complications due to Covid19. He spent his early life in Wichita, KS and met the love of his life Cindy at a basketball tournament in...
